ODOT leaders set to fund major C.O. projects
The Oregon Transportation Commission gets briefings, takes a tour and decides on funding of several major Central Oregon projects during its monthly…
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OSP seeks info on illegal buck deer taking near Sisters
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Monday for information regarding the unlawful take of a buck…
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‘Intersessions’ give Skyline students new experiences
Three times a year, students at Skyline High School break from their traditional academic courses and dive deep into something entirely new that…
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Report: Bend’s economic growth No. 3 in U.S.
Bend has made it close to the top of yet another national list, this one an analysis that ranks more than 500 cities in terms of economic growth this…
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2019 BendFilm Festival announces award winners
BendFilm announced Sunday 15 films and filmmakers were awarded jury prizes at the 2019 BendFilm Festival. These films fall into 12 categories,…
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Bend man completes coast-to-coast Madagascar trek
A Bend man joined three strangers in Africa to complete the first recorded coast-to-coast expedition of Madagascar following its largest river, the…
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Redmond police ID man found dead in duplex fire
(Update: Police ID resident who died; family member shares info) Redmond police on Sunday released the name of a 60-year-old Redmond man whose body…
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Find farms offering pumpkins, apples with Oregon’s Bounty
Pumpkins, apples, pears, and squash are just a few examples of the favorites of fall harvest. If you want to venture out into the beautiful…
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Boy Scouts of C.O. plan annual food drive
The Boy Scouts of America of Central Oregon wish to thank you for your giving to those in need, and we are asking you to participate again this year…
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COCC, Pacific NW College of Art sign transfer agreement
Central Oregon Community College says its art and design students have an incredible new educational opportunity, thanks to a recent transfer…
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Dozens of pets rescued, 3 perish in Hwy. 26 trailer crash
(Update: Revised tally of cats) Three people and dozens of cats, dogs and a rabbit survived, but three cats perished Thursday afternoon when a pickup…
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Bend man arrested on kidnap, assault charges
A Bend man was arrested on kidnap, assault, robbery and other charges Thursday, accused of abducting and injuring a Bend woman during a domestic…
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C.O. Realtors give to workforce training for Latinos
Members of the Central Oregon Association of Realtors have donated $1,250 to help Latino families improve their skills for the workforce. The grant…
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St. Charles Bend patient tower named for Lussier
In a special presentation next Wednesday, St. Charles Bend’s new patient tower will be named for Jim Lussier, whose 34-year career at St.…
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Prescribed burn planned Tuesday at Shevlin Park
A 78-acre prescribed fire is scheduled for Shevlin Park west of Bend next Tuesday and the park will be closed for the day, the Bend Park and…
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USFS seeks input on large forest project S. of Bend
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest on Friday began a 30-day public scoping period on a large vegetation treatment…
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Facebook grants $200K for Crook County CTE classes
Crook County School District on Thursday announced a $200,000 Facebook grant funding the launch of expanded Career & Technical Education (CTE)…
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Two Bend students ace the ACT
Jared Charney Cohen and Savannah Kane don’t share any classes, they don’t go to the same school — in fact, they’ve never met…
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Father marks milestone with Willamette canoe journey
Peter Kirk recently spent six days and five nights canoeing down the Willamette River from Eugene to Portland. His oldest child just started his…
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Speeding driver, truck theft spur 2 S. County pursuits, arrest
(Update: DCSO identifies suspect, gives details of events; adding video) A reckless driver from Southern Oregon hit speeds of over 90 mph Thursday…
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